MLB power rankings: On highs and lows

The Padres landed on everyone’s radar when Executive Chairman Ron Fowler took to the team’s flagship radio station to call them “miserable failures.” Days later, Fowler’s front office gave the White Sox more than $30 million to take James Shields – the richest free agent signee in franchise history – in exchange for a 26-year-old right-hander and a 17-year-old shortstop, all but signaling the start of a fire sale that just might have the Padres contending for one of the worst finishes in franchise history as others vie for one of the best records ever. This week’s MLB power rankings is all about the highs and lows.

The Padres landed on everyone’s radar when Executive Chairman Ron Fowler took to the team’s flagship radio station to call them “miserable failures.” Days later, Fowler’s front office gave the White Sox more than $30 million to take James Shields – the richest free agent signee in franchise history – in exchange for a 26-year-old right-hander and a 17-year-old shortstop, all but signaling the start of a fire sale that just might have the Padres contending for one of the worst finishes in franchise history as others vie for one of the best records ever. This week’s MLB power rankings is all about the highs and lows.